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The discussion centers around the question of whether normal flour can be used as a substitute for gram flour in making onion bhajis. The consensus among the replies is that normal flour is not a suitable alternative, with suggestions for using chickpea flour (which is essentially the same as gram flour) or making a substitute by grinding roasted yellow split peas. The original poster expresses disappointment about not being able to find gram flour in Lisbon for their cooking plans.

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Offline goncalo

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gram flour alternatives?
« on: December 24, 2012, 06:37 PM »
I just realized I didn't buy gram flour. Could I use normal flour for cooking onion bhajis?
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Re: gram flour alternatives?
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2012, 06:57 PM »
NO
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Re: gram flour alternatives?
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2012, 07:12 PM »
Is that your best constructive comment?
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Re: gram flour alternatives?
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2012, 07:28 PM »
writ large and in red.... 'tis the season of goodwill  ::)

fwiw i haven't seen any readily available alternatives to gram flour (the local tesco have really cut back on their range and seem to only stock the small bags of their own brand now - quite a bit dearer), but there may be some mileage in these alternatives:

http://www.foodsubs.com/Flournw.html

chickpea flour = besan (flour) = gram flour = cici flour = chana flour = garbanzo bean flour   Shopping hints:   Look for this in Indian markets or health food stores.  To make your own:  Lightly roast dried garbanzo beans, then grind them in a blender until mixture has the consistency of flour. Substitutes:  lightly roast dried yellow split peas, then grind them in a blender until mixture has the consistency of flour OR all-purpose flour (different flavor and consistency)
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Re: gram flour alternatives?
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2012, 07:42 PM »
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Re: gram flour alternatives?
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2012, 08:22 PM »
I'll try that again
No :) ...not shouting, and forgot to put a smiley

But it is a simple and only answer to your question. ;)
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Re: gram flour alternatives?
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2012, 08:46 PM »
Quote from: sp on December 24, 2012, 07:28 PM
writ large and in red.... 'tis the season of goodwill  ::)

fwiw i haven't seen any readily available alternatives to gram flour (the local tesco have really cut back on their range and seem to only stock the small bags of their own brand now - quite a bit dearer), but there may be some mileage in these alternatives:

http://www.foodsubs.com/Flournw.html

chickpea flour = besan (flour) = gram flour = cici flour = chana flour = garbanzo bean flour   Shopping hints:   Look for this in Indian markets or health food stores.  To make your own:  Lightly roast dried garbanzo beans, then grind them in a blender until mixture has the consistency of flour. Substitutes:  lightly roast dried yellow split peas, then grind them in a blender until mixture has the consistency of flour OR all-purpose flour (different flavor and consistency)

Thanks a lot for the input. I just arrived in Lisbon, where I know no spice shops (though I know where to look them up) but presumably they close for xmas and I wanted to make curry tomorrow, however I was looking forward to make bhajis to produce the so famous seasoned oil out of before going for the curry, but hey, it seems it's not gonna happen tonight. Thanks a lot though :-)
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Re: gram flour alternatives?
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2012, 08:55 PM »
Note above the mods designate feeding back to each other.  This is good, and how it should be.   

Rob  :)
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« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2012, 09:44 PM »
Quote from: chewytikka on December 24, 2012, 08:22 PM
I'll try that again
No :) ...not shouting, and forgot to put a smiley

But it is a simple and only answer to your question. ;)

Nice one chewy and a happy festive season to you!
:)
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